25 Essential Wausau Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Wausau.
The Mint Cafe
Wisconsin
Old-fashioned American comfort food served in a cozy room with retro details, booths & paneling.
El Tequila Salsa
Wisconsin
Lively Mexican cantina doling out classic eats in a colorful setting, plus a wide array of tequilas.
Era Cafe Rib Mountain
Wisconsin
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Wausau's most persuasive restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 85.1.
El Mezcal
Wausau, Wisconsin
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
Trail Side Sports Bar & Grill Weston
Wausau, Wisconsin
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Peking Restaurant
Wausau, Wisconsin
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Angelo's Family Pizza
Wausau, Wisconsin
Old-fashioned, mom-&-pop pizza place turning out build-your-own pies & classic red-sauce dishes.
Wausau Mine Company
Wausau, Wisconsin
Family-friendly spot styled as a gold-mine shaft featuring Italian & American fare plus a game room.
2510 Restaurant
Wausau, Wisconsin
Relaxed local landmark offering a huge American menu plus a deli & bakery with eats for carryout.
Richard's Restaurant & Bar
Wausau, Wisconsin
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Masa Sushi Grill And Bar
Wausau, Wisconsin
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Hardee's
Wausau, Wisconsin
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Milwaukee Burger Company - Wausau
Wausau, Wisconsin
Easygoing standby serving handcrafted burgers & many beers on tap, plus shakes, wings & cocktails.
Mykenos Mediterranean Grill
Wausau, Wisconsin
Gyros & other Greek eats, plus burgers & hot dogs round out the menu at this unfussy counter serve.
The Mill Yard
Wausau, Wisconsin
Service options: Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for: Lunch.
Polito's Pizza
Wausau, Wisconsin
No-frills local chain known for pizza by the slice, plus extra-large pies & specialty toppings.
A & A Restaurant
Wausau, Wisconsin
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Toppers Pizza
Wausau, Wisconsin
Pizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.
BroKogi Korean Fusion Cuisine
Wausau, Wisconsin
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
McDonald's
Wausau, Wisconsin
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Red Granite Bar & Grill
Wausau, Wisconsin
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta
Wausau, Wisconsin
No-frills, counter-serve chain featuring square, pan-style pies & slices, plus pasta & breadsticks.
Taqueria El Zebas
Wausau, Wisconsin
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Live music.
Treu’s Tic Toc
Wausau, Wisconsin
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty.
McDonald's
Wausau, Wisconsin
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.